2.—(1) In section 10(2) of the Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 1986 (1), in the classes of case defined in paragraph (2) below, there is substituted, in place of the sum of £60 therein specified, the sum of £150.
(2) The £150 specified above shall be the financial limit up to which a solicitor may, without the prior consent of the Board, continue to provide —
(a)assistance by way of representation when a second or subsequent diet has been ordered by the court, or
(b)advice and assistance, provided he is satisfied that —
(i)the matter on which advice and assistance is provided is likely to be resolved only by preparing for proceedings in a civil court;
(ii)the cost of preparation of and making an application for civil legal aid will exceed the limit of £60 specified
(iii)it is likely, on the information provided to him, that the applicant will qualify on financial grounds for civil legal aid; and
(iv)it is reasonable in the circumstances of the case.
Section 10(2) was amended by S.I. 1988/1389